About Me
Benancio Garcia III
I’m Ben Garcia III, candidate for WA04 U.S. Congress. I didn’t let a housefire stop me from running for U.S. Congress. I understand today’s challenges affecting our country. The United States, must be the shining light and beacon of freedom for the World. I believe that when , I retired from the U.S. Army, that service didn’t end there to the community. This office will allow me to serve our 4th Congressional District with humility for the benefit of “We The People”.
Community Contributions:
- County - Yakima County Veterans Coalition Program Board Member – Two Terms
- Federal - U.S. House of Representatives Award ( Doc Hastings) – 2009
- Federal – Certificate of Merit Award for Extra Effort in Community Development Activities and Loan and Grant Making – 2010
- Federal – Certificate of Achievement Award 2nd Place “American Farmer” – 2010
- Federal - United States Department of Agriculture recognition of completion Five years of service as a Federal employee award – 2013
- Federal – Certificate of Appreciation Award for Superior Performance in Fiscal Year - 2013
- Federal – Certificate in recognition of Ten Years of service in Government of the United States of America - 2018
Military Service
I first joined the Washington National Guard at 1996. I needed gas money for college and educational benefits. Boot Camp was at Fort Knox, Kentucky “ Home of Armor,” I graduated with honors. After 9/11/2001, I withdrew from Central Washington University. I left my family and friends, to protect our country against terrorism.
Military Awards
Graduated with Honors, NCO Award Highest PT Score, Highest PT Award, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/M Device.
Yakima Valley Home
I graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1990, with a belief that anything is possible because of learning to work hard. I worked construction, or agriculture occupations at various times in my youth. As a student athlete at Yakima Valley Community College, I realized that I must focus diligently on my studies with the same passion of playing baseball. I learned much from Coach Bob Garretson, “ It is better to win as a team; than being an All-Star for a losing team”. I was also voted Ebony Senate Representative, were my understanding of justice and civil rights, greatly impactful in my life. With the diversity of our community it is better to inclusive to all people because that makes us stronger together in unity.
- High School Awards
- High School Awards
- Varsity Baseball Inspirational Award
- College Awards
- Ebony Senate Representative
- YVCC Indians Baseball Award 1992 Tony Cunlist Award
